Michiru sat on the park bench with her hair blowing slightly. A piece of hair stuck on her sweaty cheek and she didn't even bother to move it. Why am I taking this so hard? I knew what a big flirt she was. I saw the way she hugged Princess Kakyuu, that's the only reason I started flirting with Darien. I knew that she didn't really love me…but…was there a part of me that thought she still did love me? Oh, Ruka, why did this have to happen? I should have told you how much I cared about you. A little voice popped into Michiru's head. You still can Michiru; Setsuna said that Haruka will be at Hotaru's graduation. You can go there and tell her how you feel. And even if you can't be together, at least she will know how you feel, and maybe you can still be friends. This wasn't very reassuring to her but she could try at least… right?

Michiru picked herself up and noticed a familiar miserable boy across the street walking gloomily with his hands in his pocket and his long black hair (that was usually in a long ponytail) was draped down in his face. He looked so sad, Michiru couldn't help but go over and ask him what was wrong? But was it really her business? Did she need anymore drama in her life?

The better part of Michiru took over and she crossed the busy street and tapped Seiya Kou on the shoulder. He looked stunned to see her. His face lit up with joy.

"Michiru! I'm so happy to see you!" His eyes were full of happiness at the sight of her.

Michiru was taken aback by his great delight. Why would he be excited to see me? Maybe he has news about Haruka! Maybe her fiancé died and she is back at my hotel room right now with a chocolates and roses and… Michiru stopped thinking these ridiculous thoughts and smiled. "Why would you be happy to see me Seiya?"

Seiya smiled. "Listen, how would you like to take a walk with me, I really need to talk to you.

Michiru eyed him curiously. Why is he acting this way. What if something happened to Serena! What if the Sailor Scouts are needed again! I haven't changed into Neptune in months. Okay calm down and take a walk with him.

"Sure, what's up?" Michiru asked not trying to sound too panicked as they turned into a quiet park where the streetlights were just starting to turn on. They turned down a path and walked onto a private piece of grass by the lake. There was one light above their heads and one bench a little bit farther down the path with a light over top of it.

"Did Haruka tell you about how Princess Kakyuu and I are getting married?" He looked at her cautiously as he put his long hair back in his normal pigtail.

Michiru cringed. "You and Princess Kakyuu are getting married? Congratulations!" Michiru felt like the air around her vanished and that she wasn't able to breathe. She sat down on the park bench directly under the light and tried to breathe normally. How is this possible? That's why Haruka was hugging Kakyuu, because she's getting married? This whole thing is my fault… oh God.

Seiya looked unsatisfied. "Thanks, but listen. That's what I wanted to talk to you about. I'm not sure that Princess Kakyuu and I can get married. You see, I think I love someone else." He eyed her carefully.

"What do you mean?" Michiru asked dumbly. She wasn't paying any attention to Seiya now. How could this be possible? It was all my fault that we broke up wasn't it? If I would of just let Haruka explain…

Seiya took a deep breath and took Michiru's hand. Michiru snapped out of her dream world and stared into his eyes.

"I love you Michiru Kaiou. I always have. I've thought about you since after we left home. When I figured out Usagi could never be mine, I thought to myself, Did I ever really love her? And I realized that this whole time, I've always loved you. I've wanted to hold you and smell your hair and wake up with you every morning. I've wanted to tell you for so long. When Setsuna told me about you and Haruka, I gave you as much time as I thought you needed. At the wedding I wanted to tell you more than ever, but I saw how upset you were that Haruka hugged Kakyuu." He took her chin in his hand and brought her face closer to his. "Do you still love her?"

Michiru was stunned. Seiya Kou loves me?What do I do? Do I tell him how I feel? What do I feel about Haruka? I've been lonely for so long. He loves me. I don't know what to do. Should I tell him I love her? Do I love her? No I don't… right? I can't. I can be happy with him. But what about Princess Kakyuu? Doesn't she matter? Michiru looked deeper into his eyes. "No, I don't love Haruka anymore."

Seiya smiled. He brought her slightly open lips so close to his, she could feel his hot breath against them. "Good." He kissed her lips full in the mouth. The kiss was gentle and sweet at first, but it turned fiery and more intense. Seiya gently pushed her down on the bench and laid on top of her. He kissed her neck and then her lips. She kissed him back and took of his shirt and tossed it uselessly on the ground. She kissed his chest and rolled him off the bench. They hit the ground gracefully and continued kissing. He lifted her cami over her head and kissed her stomach. I'm so sorry Haruka. A tear dripped down her face.

Michiru woke up stiff and was very cold. Seiya's arm was resting across her bare stomach. He was snoring peacefully and his arm felt just as cold as she did. It was early morning. No one was up yet, or so she heard. She lifted his arm gently and searched for her clothes. The streetlights weren't on anymore and it was still dark. She crawled on the ground and finally found her clothes. She put them on quickly and debated whether to wake Seiya up or not. Should she run to the hotel and pack all of her things or should she stay here and wake Seiya up. Last night, she poured all of her loneliness, sadness, jealousy, misunderstanding, love, hate, and need of being wanted into that night. It meant nothing more to her than getting all of her hunger for human contact again. She had to admit, Seiya flattered her with his talk of loving her. It made her feel wanted again and loved again. But the fact was she didn't love him at all. She loved Haruka; she would always love Haruka. But, this gave her a chance to be with someone who loved her, and who would never leave her. What would she do?